Micro-vacations

I have two micro-vacations going. It is a good thing, since my next vacation probably won't be until October! They are:

• My screened porch--having breakfast on the weekend, looking out over the back yard...seeing my roses and the maple trees in the yard. And any time, lounging on the porch, maybe reading the paper, drinking a cup of coffee. I am at peace and loving life.
  

• In the pool, looking up at the crystal blue sky behind the tall, dark green trees that surround the pool. The micro-climate is cool here, no matter how hot and humid the day. Some don't like the trees, and want more sun, but not me...the trees are what make this an idyllic spot.

What is your favorite micro-vacation?

Training (or is it a vacation?)

So when you go to a training course out of town, is it really a vacation? Sometimes, if you connect with interesting people and the training is not too demanding (i.e., no homework!), it can seem like it. I just spent a week in Davis, CA and although I had to make a presentation, there was plenty of time for shopping and making new friends.

One of the participants had a guitar, so we sat by the pool one night listening to his songs (some were his own compositions). We did kind of annoy the management, since we were there long after the pool was supposed to be closed (who knew??).

Two karaoke nights (I did not sing, but enjoyed the skills of my cohorts), an outstanding Jalapeno bacon cheeseburger (hold the chees), and a few beers later, I am on my way home....